On the shore of Lake Michigan in Manitowoc, WI– a photo I snapped with my Smartphone

I think I’ve always been better at expressing how I feel through writing than talking. Sometimes when I try to say how I feel it gets all jumbled up. But when I write I can take my time and think about what I want to say.  Though sometimes my mind gets way ahead of my fingers and I can’t keep up!

I write to express what my heart is feeling, share my passion and to encourage and inspire others. This does not mean it is easy. At times I don’t know what to write about. Other times it is hard to write things down that feel scary to share.  But I do want to make a difference. I know I won’t resonate with everyone, but making the difference in one life is worth it… more than worth it.

I was reminded of this today with a call I got today from a 71-year old trucker whose dachshund rides with him. He told me he wanted to order a copy of my book because of his deep love for doxie’s. I pictured this sweet man, his doxie riding beside him, cruising down the highway of life. He resonated with my love of dachshunds. His little one having just recovered from hurting her back after jumping out of his truck, which she had never done before.

I could tell in his voice the pain it caused him that this happened to his sweet girl. But she was now better and he was relieved.  He told me he didn’t use the computer much, but his wife had told him about my book. He looked me up and gave me a call.

This is why I write. For moments like these when I connect on the heart level of another human being- that my story resonates with them. As scary as it was for me to share some things about myself in my book, I smile picturing this trucker sitting with his little dachshund on his lap, relating to, and enjoying my story.

To inspire…

encourage…

make a difference…

touch another heart…

this is why I write.